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Energy and emission scenarios for China in the 21st century - exploration of baseline development and mitigation options

Report | 01-01-2001

Together with the Chinese Energy Research Institute, RIVM has developed a set of energy and emission scenarios for China between 1995 and 2100.

In the baselines emissions in China grow by a factor 3 to 4 until 2050. It was found that an orientation on environmental sustainability cannot only reduce other environmental pressures but also lower carbon emissions. A large potential exists to mitigate carbon emissions, in particular by energy efficiency improvement and measures in the electricity sector (all options combined reduce emissions by 50% compared to baseline). The scenario analysis is described in a report carried out under the umbrella of the China Council.

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Author(s)Vuuren D van ; Fengqi Z ; Vries B de ; Kejun J ; Graveland C ; Yun L
Report no.410002001
Publication date01-01-2001
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